1957 Morris Isis vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (120 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Isis | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Morris | Mazda |
| Model | Isis | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
